It never made a formal bid for the messaging app, according to an executive
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Chinese Internet Platform Sina Reports Massive Jump in Profits
Fourth quarter report released amid reports of a spin-off of Sina’s microblogging service Weibo
Sina Prepares New York IPO For Weibo
Hires Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse to manage deal
Target Shoppers Shrug Off Massive Credit Card Data Breach
It’s understandable that many consumers were shocked and outraged to learn that the credit card info of tens of millions of Target customers was compromised in a data breach during the holiday shopping period. But that outrage …
The Surprising Best Thing about Google Fiber Coming to Your Town
Sure, Internet speeds are faster, and the base-level Google Fiber service is cheaper than typical Internet providers. But what might truly set Google Fiber apart from the pack is that the customer service doesn’t suck.
Report: Google Made $10 Billion Bid for WhatsApp
Facebook won out in the end
Facebook To Buy WhatsApp for $16 Billion
The mobile-messaging service sees 450 million users a month
Microsoft’s Search for a New CEO Will Extend Into 2014
At least 80 candidates have been knocked out of the running, now for the hard part of making the shortlist even shorter
Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer Reveals His Biggest Regret
On the eve of his departure, the CEO recounts his best and worst decisions
Box Valued at $2 Billion
File-sharing company just raised another $100 million
Infosys Hit With $34M Fine in Visa Fraud Case
The India-based firm’s penalty is the biggest ever of its kind
Everybody Has Been Underestimating Apple
Apple’s innovation machine is broken, critics said. Look no further than the latest iPhones, which they complained lack the pizzazz to become blockbusters.
Once again, Apple has proved the critics wrong.
The company …